Hong Kong to consider historic grade status for popular Kennedy Town seaside photo spot
Hong Kong is considering granting historic grade status to a picturesque seaside spot along the Kennedy Town waterfront that has surged in popularity among mainland tourists. According to a memorandum from the Antiquities and Monuments Office, the seawall in New Praya, Kennedy Town, is being considered for Grade 2 status. The Antiquities Advisory Board will […]
Hong Kong is contemplating granting historic grade status to a beloved seaside attraction in Kennedy Town, a popular destination for mainland tourists. The spot, situated near a coffee shop, has become a favored photo op, attracting long lines of visitors. The seawall in New Praya, which dates back over a century, is being considered for Grade 2 status, indicating that selective preservation efforts should be made.
The Antiquities and Monuments Office will present its heritage appraisal of the site for a one-month public consultation. Meanwhile, authorities are also exploring the construction of a detached boardwalk along the New Praya waterfront to enhance the visitor experience, while preserving the picturesque vista for social media enthusiasts.
The proposed development would necessitate minor land reclamation. Last year, Hong Kong's legislature enacted legislation simplifying the government's ability to reclaim land in Victoria Harbour, eliminating an earlier requirement for a compelling public necessity before embarking on reclamation projects. Just a month after its enactment, the Society for the Protection of the Harbour, a long-standing advocate for harbour preservation, unanimously decided to disband.
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